Stage: loose rumour. The national press has carried the story. The link is speculative for now. The same rumour keeps coming back. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
Turned down the move to Strogino over personal terms
Minor
Cause
Stage: the player rejected the terms. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would be a lateral move. He has no special loyalty holding him in place. The talk has begun to distract him.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would be a lateral move. He has no special loyalty holding him in place. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
Breakthrough into the senior squad
Criticised over his pressing work
Moderate
Cause
The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 6.1 weighed heavily in the talk.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Stage: negotiations are opening. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would be a lateral move. He has no special loyalty holding him in place. The talk has begun to distract him.